Old Fashion Tea Cakes - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. syrup
1 c. honey
1 c. sugar
2 heaping tsp. soda
1 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. allspice
1 c. shortening
1 c. eggs
2 heaping tsp. ginger
2 tsp. cinnamon
1 c. buttermilk
Flour (about 8 cups for a stiff dough)
1 lb. raisins, optional
1 lb. nuts, optional

Preparation

In large mixing bowl, cream shortening and sugar; add eggs, syrup, and honey. Add all spices. Add flour, alternating with buttermilk. Stir in nuts and raisins. Batter will be very thick. Drop onto greased cookie sheets. Bake at 350\u00b0 for 10 minutes or until done.